A 20-point defeat? It’s not all bad news. British basketball is £4m better off this week after the sport finally received its share of the government’s COVID-19 emergency fund. Clubs across the country are looking forward to a brighter financial future following months of fear and uncertainty. And Thursday’s confirmation of a much-needed cash injection,…
The Newcastle Eagles go into tonight’s BBL Cup Group 3 game at the Eagles Community Arena confident that they can reign victorious over the London Lions and cement their place in the competition’s Quarter Final stage. That confidence comes from moving to a 3-1 Group record after Tuesday night’s 97-87 home win over Sheffield Sharks…
The Government has announced a rescue package of up to £4m for British basketball to address the impact of the absence of spectators because of COVID-19. Around £3m of it will go to the British Basketball League (BBL) and Women’s British Basketball League (WBBL), who have been hardest hit by the loss of its crowds at games,…
The rise and fall of Rex Pflueger. It’s a tale that’s as unpredictable as it is unbelievable. And for now it’s a story sorely lacking a happy ending for fans of Newcastle’s newest cult hero. In the space of five remarkable days Pflueger has experienced the emotional highs and gut-wrenching lows of professional sport. And…
Last Friday night saw Newcastle Eagles lose their 100% record for the season in the BBL Cup Group 3. The Eagles went down to an 88-82 home defeat at the hands of Leicester Riders. They have the chance to bounce straight back tonight at the ECA. It’s Northern rivals Sheffield Sharks who are in town…
The 24-man squad for Great Britain’s FIBA EuroBasket 2022 Qualifiers against France and Montenegro this month has been named and includes one of our Eagles. GB go into the games in top form having won eight of their last ten games including a convincing 81-73 victory over Germany last time out at the Eagles Community…
The Newcastle Eagles went into Friday night’s home game in the BBL Cup Group stage against Leicester Riders looking to maintain their 100% record so far this season. The Eagles had won both their previous games in the so-called “Group of Death” on the road in London and last Sunday in Leicester. That game had…
Friday 13. In the middle of lockdown. Unlucky for some. But not for the thousands of British basketball fans who woke up to the news that the BBL would return to Sky Sports this season. The Eagles Community Arena will host back-to-back live league fixtures on December 3 as part of a mouth-watering double-header launch…
British Basketball League coverage is returning to Sky Sports this season in a two-year deal that will see 30 live games aired each season. Sky Sports will also air the BBL Trophy Final, BBL Cup Final, BBL Play-Offs and live coverage of the WBBL Play-Off final. Coverage tips-off with a double header live from the…
